Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a technician to join its dynamic team of technical cyber professionals in the Roy, Utah area. 

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards.
• Gain deep understanding of cyber documentation, and translate complex information into simple, polished, engaging content.
• Research, outline, write, and edit content, while working closely with various departments and customers.
• Research, create, and maintain cyber documentation that adhere to company and government standards.
• Evaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvement

Basic Qualifications: 
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Information Systems Security experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of Information Systems Security experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of Information Systems Security experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance with an original adjudication, or a periodic reinvestigation date, completed within the last 6 years; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• The ability to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company, and also by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II security certification (Security + or higher)
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of Cybersecurity practices, network technologies, and system development life-cycles, in addition to an understanding of information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.
• Experience developing and submitting JSIG required Body of Evidence for Authority to Operate consideration. 
• Experience developing guidelines, monitoring policies, and enforcing standards for cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a team working on complex efforts with a mindset on Cybersecurity compliance 
• Strong command of written communications and the ability to review and provide feedback on technical documents, including policy, procedure, and artifacts required for Authority to Operate 
• Self motivated individual who can work independently and set priorities with minimal guidance to support a team of 45 Cybersecurity professionals at multiple locations.
• Experience working on teams performing inspection readiness/audit activities.
• Working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, SIEMs, DISA STIGs, configuration/change control, and implementation of Risk Management Framework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to produce coherent and concise documentation required for evaluation.
• Experience developing Cybersecurity policies, processes and tools for Cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.